Persia Before starting in the Pillows, Manabe was a member of a rock band named PERSIA, which disbanded some time before The Pillows formed.
The Pillows The Pillows (formed September 16 1989) are Manabe's primary and current band. Has been playing with them since the beginning and is an important part of the group. Aside from playing guitar, he also works on some of the mixing for the albums.
Nine Miles Nine Miles is a solo project named after the town in which
Bob Marley grew up in Jamaica. Manabe is in charge of everything (excluding some track mixing) and plays all instruments that are heard in the albums. Manabe is influenced by reggae legend Bob Marley to build his own unique reggae sound. Manabe's constant use of reverbs, electronic effects, horns, among others are what give him his incredibly unique sound. The arrangement of instruments only adds to the uniqueness.
Discography Albums • [2001.03.07]
Solomonic Polar Bear • [2003.08.06]
Return of the Polar Bear • [2008.01.30]
Revolution is My Name • [2012.11.14]
Rutile Compilations • [2005.22.02]
Go! Delicious Go! (Omnibus Album)
Covers by The Pillows The single release by The Pillows (Nonfiction) contained a Nine Miles cover. Nonfiction contained a cover of the Nine Miles song HEART IS THERE. ==References==